Rosemary T. Shay

April 14, 1926 - February 20, 2018

Rosemary T. Shay (nee: Beck), age 91, died Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at Jennings Center in Garfield Hts. Born in Cleveland, graduate of Holy Name HS (1944). Retired volunteer at Playhouse Square, member of St. Monica Church Ladies Guild. Survivors include children Susan Gardner (David), Barbara Barron (David), Michael Bartchak, Philip Bartchak (Sharon), Most Rev. Mark Bartchak, Matthew Bartchak (Michelle), Elizabeth Parsons (James), Laura Tobergte (Mark); grandchildren Michael Gardner, Linda Ramirez (Ed ), Lisa Curtis (Doug), James Barron (Michelle), Lance Barron (Goldie), Laura Barron, Jonathan Bartchak, Andrew Bartchak, Michael Bartchak, Melissa Ricco (Nick) Erin Hillyer (Craig), Alexandria Hoefke (Steve), Victor Fontana III, Jeffrey Fontana, Beth Tobergte, Grace Tobergte; and many great-grandchildren. Preceded in death by husbands Leonard Bartchak and Eli Shay; brother Frank Beck, sister Eleanor Coyne; granddaughter Christine Gardner.

Mass of Christian Burial, Friday, February 23, at 11 am, St. Monica Church, Garfield Hts. Visitation, Thursday from  2-8 p.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road Garfield Hts. Burial at Calvary Cemetery, Cleveland.

In lieu of flowers, please send donations in memory of Mrs. Shay to Saint Monica Parish in Garfield Heights.

Eileen Hruby

February 19, 1935 - February 15, 2018

Eileen E Hruby age 82 passed away February 15, 2018. She is survived by her husband of 62 years, George J. Hruby, two children, Ronald (Ewa) and Sandra Lysiak (Allen) and one grandchild, Stephen J. Hruby; dear sister of Robert Smith (deceased) and Rallin Smith.

There will be a funeral mass on Tuesday, February 20, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at St. Rita Catholic Church 32820 Baldwin Rd. Solon OH. The family will receive friends 30 minutes prior to the mass in the church vestibule.  

Armand J. Nero Jr.

July 16, 1949 - February 16, 2018

Armand J. Nero Jr. age 68. Dearly beloved son of Armand J. Sr. and Lois (nee Vito) (both deceased); Cherished brother of Robert (Dawn) and Joseph (Beth); Loving brother in law and devoted friend of Janice M. (deceased); Dear uncle of Joseph, Angelo, Robert, Samantha and Peter. Dear nephew and cousin.

Service will be held on Wednesday, February 21 at 10:30 a.m. at Funeral Home and 11:00 a.m. at St. Monica Church. The family will receive friends at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd Garfield Hts. (Two Blocks South of Rockside) on Tuesday from 4-8 p.m.      

Walter Hryb Jr.

Walter "Uncle Wally" Hryb Jr.

Entered into Eternal Rest on February 9, 2018, at the age of 67.  Friends received Monday, February 12, 2018 from 5:00 pm to 7:00 pm at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts. OH 44125 (two blocks south of Rockside). Memorial Service at 6:30 pm at the Funeral Home.

Marilyn Raeder

85 years old. Dearly beloved wife of Joseph for 67 years; dearest mother of Robert (deceased), Richard (Diana) and Deborah Klenotic (Gary); dear grandmother of Melanie McIntyre (Brad), Jamie Piechowski (Ken), Sarah and Daniel; great-grandmother of Allison and Luke. Dog Lover of Kosmo and Maggie. Service Tuesday, February 13 at 11 a.m. at VITO-NERO FUNERAL HOME, 6130 TURNEY RD., GARFIELD HTS. (TWO BLOCKS SOUTH OF ROCKSIDE), where family will receive friends Monday 4-7 p.m. www.vitonero.com

Eugene E. Branch

November 7, 1933 - January 18, 2018

Eugene E Branch Jr departed this life on January 18, 2018.

Services are being held January 25, 2018 from 9:30 am until 11:30 am at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Road, Garfield Hts. OH 44125 (two blocks south of Rockside). Repast at the Word Church 18909 South Miles Cleveland, OH 44128 in the Fireside Chapel.

Raymond Kaczynski

November 21, 1940 - January 20, 2018

Raymond E. Kaczynski Beloved husband of Mary Ann “Chippy” (nee Nero); dearest step-father of Richard White (Valerie), Patty Gillen (Jim), Michael White (Terri), Scott White (Mala), and Donald (deceased); loving grandfather of 12; great-grandfather of 4; dearest brother of Thomas (Dorothy) and Kathy; dear brother in law of John Nero (Grace) and Gene Williams; special friend of Lovey; dear uncle. Ray was a proud US Army Veteran who loved being outdoors, hunting, and fishing. He was his happiest when he had a fishing pole in his hand in Florida or Canada. After 40 years he retired from Reliance Electric / Rockwell. He was also very talented and artistic with taxidermy, painting, and wood carving.

A celebration of life will be held on Friday, January 26 from 3-7 p.m. at McMahon-Coyne-Vitantonio Funeral Home 6330 Center St. Mentor, OH 44060.

Although flowers are appreciated, the family suggests donations be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital 501 St. Jude Pl. Memphis, TN 38105-9959 or Wounded Warrior Project P.O. Box 758517 Topeka, Kansas 66675-8517

Agnes Rabbege

January 6, 1919 - January 16, 2018

Loving wife of Dominic (deceased); mother of John (Mary) and Annette Livingston; grandmother of Brian, Derrick (Annie), and Dawn Marie Livingston; great-grandmother of Mya and Sydney; sister of JoAnne Kaczay and John Ober (Anne).  Services will be Saturday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Friday from 5-7 p.m. In lieu of flowers donations can be made to the Christian Broadcast Network. 

Doris M. Wheeler

April 13, 1928 - January 13, 2018

Doris M. Wheeler (nee Merton) Loving wife of Robert (deceased); mother of Christopher (deceased) (Michelle) and Jonathan; grandmother of Lindsay, Michael, Christopher, and Elizabeth; great-grandmother of Jacob. Doris was a long time member of Brooklyn Memorial Methodist Church.

Services will be Tuesday, January 23 at 11:00 at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside) where the family will receive friends on Monday from 5-7 p.m.

Vera Beran

January 30, 1948 - January 9, 2018

Vera J. Beran (nee Phipps) Beloved wife of James J. Beran Sr. (deceased); mother of Timothy Phipps, James Jr., Matthew, and Mark (Paula); grandmother of 10; great-grandmother of 2; sister of Joseph, Michael (deceased), and John (deceased) Malkowski.  

A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, January 20 from 10-11a.m. at Vito-Nero Funeral Home 6130 Turney Rd. Garfield Hts., OH (2 blocks south of Rockside). The family requests no flowers.